Environmental & occupational medicine deals with the study of people who have to deal with the health effects of working in a specific environment, such as a factory, warehouse or a factory. the main focus of this medical specialty is to provide healthcare that is tailored to the specific needs of workers, whether they are suffering from a specific illness or injury or are suffering from some other type of damage that may be caused by the environment. 


The most common type of occupational exposure to environmental and occupational hazards is through the work environment, where workers may be exposed to a wide range of chemicals, noise and other factors that can cause damage to their health. the health issues that come with these types of environmental hazards can range from long term or chronic health effects to short term effects that can be easily repaired. while there are many different types of environmental and occupational hazards that can affect workers, there are a few that are more common than others.

some of the more common effects of working in the environment include respiratory problems, increased risk of infections and other illnesses and injuries, as well as worker's health. there are different types of diseases that can be caused by working in an environment that is full of chemicals and other dangerous or unhealthy things. these include respiratory problems, such as asthma and other related disorders, which can lead to short and long term health problems and can also lead to death. the most common cause of respiratory damage in the workplace is exposure to chemicals.